1 SaveSave:יָשַׁע (Yasha). The Hebrew yasha (יָשַׁע) means to save or deliver—rescue from danger or distress. This is the root of 'Jesus' (Yeshua), meaning 'YHWH saves.' God alone is Savior: 'I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour' (Isaiah 43:11). me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.
Salvation:Psalms 79:9, Acts 4:12. References God:Psalms 20:1, 48:10. Parallel theme:1 Samuel 26:1, Proverbs 18:10
2 Hear my prayer, O GodGod:אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity.; give ear to the words of my mouth.
Parallel theme:Psalms 130:2, 143:7
3 For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.
Resurrection:Psalms 86:14. References God:Psalms 36:1, 53:4. Parallel theme:Psalms 16:8, 40:14, John 16:3
4 Behold, God is mine helper: the LordLord:יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. is with them that uphold my soul.
References Lord:Psalms 118:13, Hebrews 13:6. References God:1 Chronicles 12:18, Isaiah 41:10, Romans 8:31. Parallel theme:Psalms 41:12, Isaiah 42:1 +2
5 He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truthTruth:אֱמֶת (Emet). The Hebrew emet (אֱמֶת) means truth or faithfulness—reliability and conformity to reality. God is true (emet), utterly faithful to His word and character..
Truth:Psalms 89:49. Parallel theme:Psalms 143:12
6 I will freely sacrificeSacrifice:זֶבַח (Zevach). The Hebrew zevach (זֶבַח) denotes a sacrifice or offering—an animal slaughtered for worship. Old Testament sacrifices foreshadowed Christ, 'the Lamb of God' (John 1:29). unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good.
Resurrection:Psalms 7:17, 21:13, 52:9, 92:1, 147:1. Sacrifice:Psalms 107:22, 116:17. Parallel theme:Psalms 50:14, 140:13 +4